TURBO!!! **Updated 3/26/08**

[XJCasper]

Or can you at least produce an Turbo Exhaust manifold and downpipe to sell, while we F... up our cars to get everything else to work.

I've got a factory WRX turbo and intercooler lined up for my Turbo project.
Flanges are available on Ebay. Saving up cash to get someone locally to build me what I need or waiting until something reasonably priced comes out.

Thank you
Jason

[xtreme 2]

originally we were going to use the turbo from an 89 Ford Probe GT, but they are becoming harder and harder to come by.

Every manifold and downpipe designed would rely on the size and type of turbocharger.

[petrified.rabbit]

i say use a ko3, then you could also put on the ko3/ko4 sport for extra.

they are both factory on vw's = highly available, cheap..

[xtreme 2]

Working on getting the manifold and downpipe from Mike (mikedudley17) to see about doing what needs to be done to his to make it work, and then doing the mass-production in it.

But I really need something to go by before I finish this. How many people will actually be interested AND have the funding available should this become a reality?

[AveoSwagg09]

I would...might go for the stage 2 kit.

[petrified.rabbit]

honestly i would need to know/see/compare the final set up, and how bolt on it is, and see the cost/hp..

like if its a $2000 kit making 50 hp, i would probably highly consider it.
if the stage 2 is another $400 and gains 15? hp, probably still..
if it starts getting more expensive.. i would start pricing a cobalt ss swap..


2 big things though is emissions and how reliable it is.. like i dont trust the "5th" injector stuff, or sticking resistors in things to trick the computer...

[xtreme 2]

We don't use resistors or 5th injectors. Minus the oil pan being tapped for an oil line (even looking at other possibilities) we want this to be 100% returnable for stock should it be a lease car or you decide to trade in after a while.

[xtreme 2]

And mikedudley's kit would basically be the stage 2 kit...

[BASHO]

Working on getting the manifold and downpipe from Mike (mikedudley17) to see about doing what needs to be done to his to make it work, and then doing the mass-production in it.

But I really need something to go by before I finish this. How many people will actually be interested AND have the funding available should this become a reality?

Me.

[XJCasper]

I just spent my cash on my Jeep.

If I know this were going to be available, I would rearrange my interests to get this saved up.
My wife would much rather spend money on a car that I have than adding an M3 to the driveway.

The VW Turbo does sound like a good option.
Would that rank between a Probe or Dodge T1 and a WRX factory turbo?

Thanks
Jason